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1 Sep 2001

Other Reports

A Method For Upgrading The Peformance At Track Transitions For High-Speed Service

Author
Kerr, Arnold D. and Bathurst, Lucas A

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail

Keywords: high-speed trains, transition regions, matched pads, track, dynamic load fluctuations, vertical track stiffness, dynamic wheel force, track ballast, bridge abutments

Abstract: High-speed trains in the speed range of 100 to 160 mph require tracks of nearly perfect geometry and mechanical uniformity, when subjected to moving wheel loads. Therefore, this...

Report Number
DOT-VNTSC-FRA-00-06
Office
RRD

1 Jul 2001

Other Reports

1997 Railroad Employee Fatalities: A Comprehensive Study

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Employee Fatalities

Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Casualties

Abstract: This document, entitled “1997 Railroad Employee Fatalities: A Comprehensive Study,” was designed to promote and enhance awareness of many unsafe behaviors and conditions that...

Office
RRS

1 Jul 2001

Other Reports

Railroad Safety Statistics Annual Report 2000

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Accident Reduction, Safety Performance Measures

Abstract:

The FRA’s Railroad Safety Statistics – Annual Report 2000 is intended as a resource for the FRA’s safety partners. It is also intended as a general reference source for...

Office
RRS

1 Apr 2001

Other Reports

Safety Assurance and Compliance Program (SACP) : Accomplishments for CY 2000

Author
Federal Railroad Administration - Office of Safety

Subject Enforcement, Program Evaluation

Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) ensures the safety of the Nation’s railroad industry through the promulgation of safety regulations and the on-site monitoring of...

Office
RRS

1 Apr 2001

Other Reports

An Examination of Amtrak's Acela High Speed Rail Simulator for FRA Research Purposes

Author
Stephen Reinach

Subject Amtrak

Keywords: Human Factors, Computer Simulation, Railroad Technology

Abstract:

Amtrak recently completed upgrading the northeast corridor (NEC) to become the nation’s first high speed rail corridor. As part of this upgrade, Amtrak acquired a simulator to...

Office
RRD